The Boston Celtics started the 2024-25 season with high expectations but were knocked out by the New York Knicks in the conference semifinals. The problems continued as Jayson Tatum injured his Achilles tendon and will miss a lot of games of the 2025-26 season. As weeks passed, the Celtics’ executive Brad Stevens offered a brief update on Tatum‘s recovery, giving fans a sense of hope.
“He seems to be doing really well. Rehabbing’s hard. Anyone who’s been through a long injury and a long recovery, it’s just a challenge. Mental challenge, physical challenge, obviously. But he got the surgery right away, and from that point on, his mindset was, ‘We’re going after this thing and trying to get better’,” Brad Stevens confessed, via NBA TV.
Jayson Tatum’s recovery remains a priority, as confirmed by team’s executive Brad Stevens, who noted that the superstar has been diligently working on his rehab in Boston for the past 50 days, bypassing any vacation time. This commitment fuels optimism among fans who eagerly anticipate Tatum’s possible early return in the 2025-26 season, where he is expected to bolster the offense alongside Jaylen Brown.
However, the departures of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford have left a significant gap, prompting fans to clamor for new talent. The franchise remains focused on retaining its core stars, Tatum and Brown, while maneuvering to reduce the salary cap. Although the team may not make any major acquisitions, they could aim to fill the roster with budget-friendly players to maintain competitiveness.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates at the end of the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic.
Boston Celtics are being urged to target former Spurs big man after Summer League breakout
In the wake of Jayson Tatum’s significant injury and several key departures, the Boston Celtics are reportedly eyeing a familiar face to bolster their roster. The Celtics are considering a long-term contract for former San Antonio Spurs big man, Charles Bassey.
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As a free agent, Bassey joined Boston’s Summer League squad, facing skepticism with only 113 NBA games under his belt over the past four years. However, he has surpassed expectations with his impressive performance. In his first game with the franchise against the Memphis Grizzlies, Charles scored 14 points and contributed 11 rebounds.
Far from ending there, he repeated an impressive performance against the New York Knicks, scoring 22 points and contributing 13 rebounds. With this, fans are urging the Boston Celtics to sign him to a contract so that he can continue playing for the franchise weakened by losses of key rotation players.
